Berlin, Germany

Quick Facts

• Berlin is home to over 1,500 bridges, more than Venice, making it one of the most bridge-rich cities in the world.
• The Berlin Wall, which divided the city from 1961 to 1989, was 155 kilometers long and included 302 watchtowers.
• The Berlin International Film Festival, known as Berlinale, is one of the largest publicly attended film festivals, attracting over 300,000 visitors annually.
• Berlin's Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site, features five museums and is home to the Pergamon Museum, which houses the monumental Pergamon Altar.
• The city's vibrant street art scene is exemplified by the East Side Gallery, a 1.3-kilometer-long stretch of the Berlin Wall covered in murals by over 100 artists from around the world.

Travel Details

Country

Germany

Population

Varies

Daily Budget

$80-150

Best Time to Visit

May–Sep

Current Weather

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12°C/54°F

Rain Showers

Currency

€ EUR

Coordinates

52.5200, 13.4050